Thirteen Things You Didn’t Know About Cabo Verde
The lowdown on the history of Cabo Verde, a fascinating island nation off the west coast of Senegal to put on your must-visit list!
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The Morna of Mindelo: Hauntingly Sweet Music of Nostalgia
A brief introduction to morna, the Cabo Verdean music about love and loss, and its most famous singer, Cesária Évora.
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Carnaval 2023: We Watch Mindelo’s Spectacular Street Party
The event we've been waiting for, 2023's Carnaval in Mindelo, has finally come! We share all, especially pictures!
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We Hit the Big City: Praia, Capital of Cabo Verde
Our top picks for sights in Praia, the largest city in Cabo Verde and home to a plurality of the country's population.
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We Sample the Fascinating Food of Cabo Verde
The food of Cabo Verde has us surprised and delighted! We tell all about cachupa, grogue, pontche, and a few other favourites.
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Cabo Verde: A First Look at Mindelo
Everything you need to know about the beautiful island nation of Cabo Verde. Or, if not everything, at least the basics!
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Laurel Becomes a Pirate Captain, Sailing into the Sunset
Laurel provides a Captain's Log on her Cypriot sailing lessons, the good, the bad, and the physically challenged.
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We Live Here Now: Mindelo, Cabo Verde!
First look at our latest home, a beautiful and airy flat in Mindelo, Cabo Verde's second city, located right near the beach!
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Lisbon in 36 Hours: We Go Up and Down Hills
We take a vacation from our busy lives to pop over to Lisbon, a city increasingly popular with American retirees. And we can see why!
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Twelve Things We Love about Cyprus
We're sad to be leaving Cyprus, but take the opportunity to list the things we liked most about our time here. And, ok; we're not that sad: more great destinations…
